For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 803 students in South Shore, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Shore, KY are Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Shore, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Shore have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Shore, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mckell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-3383
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
South Shore, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 4 Box 247
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
South Shore, KY 41175
(606) 932-2699
Gr: 4-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Shore, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Shore, KY include Mckell Middle School and Mckell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Shore?
2 public elementary schools are located in South Shore.
What is the racial composition of students in South Shore?
South Shore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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